FIA to launch probe on '08 Singapore GP

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The FIA is to launch an investigation into the events at last year's Singapore Grand Prix, where Renault's Fernando Alonso claimed victory on the back of a crash by his team-mate Nelson Piquet.

Alonso's success was sealed by the timing of a safety car in the early stages of the inaugural event - which had been called out when Piquet crashed into the wall shortly after his team-mate stopped for fuel.

The timing of Piquet's crash prompted wild conspiracy theories that the Brazilian had been ordered to deliberately spin to help Renault take its first victory of the year. Piquet himself insisted at the time that the accident had been caused by him simply trying too hard.

1000RPM

Be careful what you wish for else we review McLaren and Hamilton's transgression's over the last few seasons who have done more to bring shame on the sport that any team in recent years. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

I don't think Alonso played any part in the alleged actions in Singapore but I really wouldn't put it past Briatore. I would like to think this is all just a bit of hot air conspiracy but in recent years with spygate, blackmail attempts, lying to stewards etc I can't be so sure. It does make you wonder if Piquet is behind this and if he is I hope he can back it up else who would want to hire a driver who has been so critical to the point of defamation when talking about Briatore when he was sacked and now possibly making allegations like this.

2000RPM

Be careful what you wish for else we review McLaren and Hamilton's transgression's over the last few seasons who have done more to bring shame on the sport that any team in recent years. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

Ahh so its ok to wish stoning upon Schumacher and to revisit past races that don't involve McLaren, nice hypocrisy Damian. My point which obviously went soaring over your head was that every team has had their incidents, appeals etc.